Arne Slot, the coach, has refuted allegations that he is sidelining Darwin Nunez to prevent Liverpool from triggering a £5million payment to Benfica. Nunez has not started a match since March 8, and recent reports suggest he is being intentionally benched until his transfer clause becomes void. Slot has stated he is unaware of any such clause, emphasizing that his selections are not influenced by financial considerations from management. With Nunez linked to a transfer this summer, Slot naturally supports a good working environment without interference in decisions regarding the lineup.
"Do you always believe what journalists say? Not always? Me neither," Slot said. "Sometimes you should, but sometimes it's better not to believe everything that is written about players."
"The last thing he would do, as I expect working with him for ten months, is tell me: 'If you play him it would cost us this much'. That he would never do."
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